Accounting Assistant

1 week ago


Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom MDA Full time
For those who dream of advancing our space in the Universe and on Earth, we'll take you there.


Serving the world from our Canadian home and our global offices, MDA is an international space mission partner and robotics & space operations, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 50-year story of firsts on and above the Earth.

Today, we're leading the charge towards viable Moon colonies, enhanced Earth observation, communication in a hyper-connected world, and more.

We're fueled by a pioneering spirit that carries us beyond.

And together we enable highly skilled people to continually push boundaries and tackle big challenges requiring solutions that endure and inspire.

Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you

We're on the hunt for a
Finance Assistant on our
MDA UK team at our
UK office.


MDA's international footprint in the UK creates opportunities to work with some of the most exciting space industrial players in the country.

Delivering all three business area capabilities in Geointelligence, Robotics & Space Operations, and Satellite Systems, our UK team provides support to our European-based customers while specializing in the development of advanced space sensors for exploration missions as well as space-based communication technology.

As our presence grows overseas, so does our need for new ambitious team players to help us advance our place in the Universe and beyond.


Roles:

  • Accurate processing of purchase invoices and employee expenses, accurate filing & matching to POs & delivery notes
  • Accurate processing of all bank payments and receipts in the banking and finance system
  • Preparation of journals and data entry
  • Assisting with payroll and benefits
  • Preparing and maintaining monthly reconciliations (bank, prepayments, fixed assets)
  • Collating timesheets & creating reports
  • Month end close & reporting
  • Responsibility for overheads, variance analysis & working closely with budget holders
  • Support with budgeting & forecasting
  • Other adhoc finance duties
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Organised with a high attention to detail
  • Be able to work well as part of a team
  • Be able to selfmotivate, manage own workload and be proactive
  • Strong Excel skills (sumifs, vlookups, autofiltering etc.)
  • Willingness to learn and develop
  • Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines


We're a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth.

If you're excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we'll take you there.


We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it.

An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA's and Canada's leadership in this next golden age.


Comments/Special Considerations:

Benefits statement:

MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations.

As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.


Equal opportunity statement:

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